Students at Bede Polding learn from a team of professional and supportive teachers.
Our teachers are highly skilled and passionate about providing the best learning opportunities for every student. Our commitment to best teaching and learning practice is supported by an extensive professional development program for all staff.
Teachers at Bede Polding are lifelong learners themselves so they know what it takes to develop a love of learning. They meet each student where they are on their learning journey, and challenge and support them to become the best learner they can be. Bede Polding provides students with a high quality education that prepares them for their future.
It is the quality of our teachers that makes all the difference.
Meet our school leaders
The day-to-day running of the College is the responsibility of the Leadership Team, who work to ensure a seamless school journey for our students.
College Principal
College Principal
MR MARK COMPTON
Bede Polding College is a wonderful community that is animated by an amazing teaching staff and student body. As a quality Catholic school we are centred on both education and the Gospel and I feel blessed to be part of this wonderful community.
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
MR DAVID SULLIVAN
The Bede Polding community is incredibly resilient. The College plays its part in continuing to grow and further build on this resilience by encouraging everyone to grow and aspire to be better (students and people) than they were the day before, in spite of the obstacles placed before them.
Director of Learning & Inclusion
Director of Learning
& Inclusion
MRS ANGELA McENEARNEY
I love the ways in which Bede Polding College is a caring and committed community. Everyone is valued for their uniqueness and the contribution they bring to the story and history we share and build together.
Director of Contemporary Learning
Director of Contemporary Learning
MRS EMMA DETTLING
The Bede Polding community is called to bring peace, and this is alive and active in every interaction. I am inpired and engaged at every moment and this is what being a learner really is about.
Director of Learning & Wellbeing
Director of Learning
& Wellbeing
MR BRENDAN JANSZ
Bede Polding College is a safe, supportive and inclusive community, with a clear focus on learning, wellbeing and faith.
Director of Learning & Curriculum
Director of Learning
& Curriculum
MR PAUL SAMOLUK
Bede Polding is a wonderful learning community with committed, resilient, creative and curious learners.
Business Manager
Business Manager
MR SEAN McNALLY
I have never worked in or with a more welcoming and resilient community like the Bede Polding College community. It is a pleasure to come to work and serve this great College.
Director of Learning & Administration
Director of Learning
& Administration
MR EDWARD GRUPPETTA
I love teaching at Bede because I learn from my students as much as I teach them and everyday is different
Director of Learning & Religious Education
Director of Learning
& Religious Education
MR JOSHUA RODRICKS-TESTA
I love the opportunity to share the love of Christ to all people in our community through the many faith formation experiences we offer as a College.
Contact Us
If you wish to make an appointment with a member of the leadership team or a teacher please contact the school office weekdays on (02) 4560 2900 or email us.
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